Production Manager: Lean, ISO Lead & Career Growth

Hunter Selection; Ross-on-Wye; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% matched pension

Christmas shutdown

Discounted gym membership

Career development opportunities

Impact in growing business

Job summary

Hunter Selection is seeking an experienced Production Manager for its site in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire. The role leads all production activities in a fast-paced manufacturing setting, delivering operational excellence, cost efficiency, and quality.

You will report to senior management and drive improvements while ensuring safety and compliance. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in production management, strong leadership skills, and experience with ERP/SAP and Lean methods.

Qualifications

• Experience leading production in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to drive Lean and continuous improvement.
• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent safety qualification.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimise production schedules, resources and capacity.
• Drive operational performance through KPI monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead, coach and develop production teams to maximise productivity.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality standards.
• Oversee performance management, training and development of staff.
• Support ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 4501 compliance.
• Prepare operational reports and implement improvement plans.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

6S

Leadership

People management

KPI monitoring

Problem solving

Education

IOSH Managing Safely

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Hunter Selection is seeking an experienced Production Manager for its site in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire. The role leads all production activities in a fast-paced manufacturing setting, delivering operational excellence, cost efficiency, and quality.

You will report to senior management and drive improvements while ensuring safety and compliance. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in production management, strong leadership skills, and experience with ERP/SAP and Lean methods.